⚕️Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the digestion of protein and breakdown of muscle tissue.
🍔Eating meat and other protein-rich foods can increase creatinine levels.
🚰Staying hydrated is important for kidney health and reducing creatinine levels.
💪Maintaining a healthy weight can lower creatinine levels and reduce pressure on the kidneys.
🍎A high fiber, whole food plant-based diet can lower creatinine levels and promote kidney health.
What is creatinine?
—Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the digestion of protein and breakdown of muscle tissue.
How can I lower my creatinine levels?
—You can lower your creatinine levels by maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, reducing animal protein and sodium intake, increasing fiber consumption, and staying hydrated.
Does losing weight help lower creatinine levels?
—Yes, losing weight can lower creatinine levels as it reduces muscle mass and pressure on the kidneys.
Can a plant-based diet help with lowering creatinine levels?
—Yes, a high fiber, whole food plant-based diet can lower creatinine levels and promote kidney health.
Is coffee beneficial for kidney health?
—Moderate coffee consumption (2-3 cups per day) can be beneficial for kidney health.
00:05Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the digestion of protein and breakdown of muscle tissue.
01:58Maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, and reducing protein and sodium intake are key to lowering creatinine levels.
04:14A high fiber, whole food plant-based diet can lower creatinine levels.
06:56Staying hydrated and avoiding smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and high-sodium foods are important for kidney health.
08:21Moderate coffee consumption (2-3 cups per day) can be beneficial for kidney health.
